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WHO chief: US still owes membership fees

WHO chief says Washington has not settled its overdue membership fees and that any departure hinges on payment.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 12:47 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The United States has still not paid off its World Health Organization membership fee arrears, the WHO chief said Wednesday. The WHO chief added that Washington's stated intention to leave the organization is conditional on settling those outstanding fees.